Rentals upper east side

the rent goes up because the landlord things that either you, or another person, will pay it. If you leave they may renovate, further justifying the increased rent. You can try negotiating either to keep the same rent, or have only a minor increase. There are lots of other costs that have increased over the last year: real estate taxes, water, gas, and labor.

Thank you, Aaron

Call the management and be nice, and remind them you have been a great tenant, and tell them the increase is getting out of your budget. be nice and not antagonistic. i have done it several times and its worked to some degree each time.

Thank you, Michael.